Synthetic polymers are human-made polymers formed by linking many small repeating units called monomers through chemical reactions (polymerization). These polymers usually have long carbon-based chains and are designed to achieve specific physical and chemical properties. They can be classified into …
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is a technology designed to mitigate climate change by intervening at the source of emissions. It involves the capture of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) from large point sources (such as thermal power plants, steel mills, …
Prahaar is India’s counter-terror strategy that combats terrorism by criminalizing all terrorist acts and cutting off funds, weapons, logistics, and safe havens. It focuses on coordinated national action, strong legal frameworks, international cooperation, and technology-driven prevention and response to evolving …
The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) is a leasing programme, not a sale, where the government retains ownership of assets like roads, railways, and power lines while transferring operation and maintenance rights to private players for 20–30 years. Asset Monetisation It is …
What is a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)? Core Differences: GPU vs. CPU CPU: Designed for Serial Processing. It is built to handle a wide variety of tasks quickly, one after another. It excels at complex logic, branching (if-then-else statements), and …
About Gold ETFs Gold Exchange Traded Funds (gold ETFs) are funds which primarily invest in gold and can be bought and sold on the exchange. The returns provided by a gold ETF correspond to the changes in gold prices. Ownership …
About Great Nicobar Island Development Project Strategic importance of the project Conclusion While the Great Nicobar Project promises major strategic and economic gains, it remains contentious due to large-scale deforestation, threats to fragile biodiversity, and risks to indigenous communities like …
About ICCVAI is a scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) aimed at reducing post-harvest losses of perishable agricultural produce. The scheme facilitates creation of integrated cold chain infrastructure from farm gate to consumer, ensuring preservation, processing, and …
Climate change is a major global challenge requiring cooperation between the developed Global North and developing Global South. The Carbon Market, which enables trading of “carbon credits” (right to emit one tonne of CO₂ or equivalent), encourages industries to adopt …